The Centre increased the Dearness Allowance to 60% effective January 1, impacting millions of central government employees and pensioners. Following this, various states and organizations, including Indian Railways and the IBA, announced hikes. Here's a look:

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The Finance Ministry announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2026, raising it from 58% to 60%. Here's all you need to know about the pay component…